Boston Vasalop

rutt · Feb-06-2005, 08:52 AM

This is an anual xc ski race held at the Weston Ski Track, sponsored by the Swedish American Chamber of Commerce. It is an open race; anyone can enter. It's 9km and the style is classical. This event was held today, Sunday.

Immediately after the start:

Last year's winner:

After 2 laps:

First place woman:

Cheering section:

**wxwax** · Feb-06-2005, 09:01 AM

Excellent! The pose, the lighting, the color, the snow exposure, the background separation, it all works.

***Andy*** · Feb-06-2005, 09:34 AM

[QUOTE=wxwax]Excellent! The pose, the lighting, the color, the snow exposure, the background separation, it all works.

rutt · Feb-06-2005, 11:50 AM

Yes, I also think this is the best shot:

which is a little too bad, because this is the guy who won:

and probably the best shot I got of him skiing was this:

(No post!) and the one I from my original post which shows him getting away from the non-elite skiers, but not looking as graceful and strong as he was.

This relates to my issue from last week -- getting the shot. Well, today I did get a shot, actually quite a nice one. But I didn't get the shot. And I had 6 chances to do it. It was clear this guy was going to come in first or second after the first lap and there were 6 laps.

rutt · Feb-06-2005, 12:20 PM

With some work in post, that last shot maybe could work, at least well enough for sport journalism. These guys were the the two race leaders throughout the race, and it was pretty close until the final lap, when 140 made his move and just blew 168 away.

REECEPHOTO · Feb-07-2005, 10:24 PM

The snow tends to do funny things to photo.........but it looks like you nailed it goood job............................nice work

gus · Feb-07-2005, 10:34 PM

They are really crisp shots ..good one mate

Mitchell · Feb-08-2005, 05:07 AM

Nice shots in difficult conditions with the snow. Did you alter your white balance for these?

By the way, 168 never stood a chance with those pink boots.

mitch

rutt · Feb-08-2005, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitchell

Nice shots in difficult conditions with the snow. Did you alter your white balance for these?

mitch

Funny you should ask. These were shot in RAW. Afterwards I use the techniques I developed a few weeks ago and described in these two threads:

**wxwax** · Feb-08-2005, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rutt

Funny you should ask. These were shot in RAW. Afterwards I use the techniques I developed a few weeks ago and described in these two threads:

I'm thinking about combining the two threads and putting them into the Hall. Whaddya think?

rutt · Feb-08-2005, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wxwax

I'm thinking about combining the two threads and putting them into the Hall. Whaddya think?

Please do. This time of year, it's great to know what color snow really is.

**wxwax** · Feb-08-2005, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rutt

Please do. This time of year, it's great to know what color snow really is.

I'll try to get it done tonight. I reckon it will need a little pruning, no?

rutt · Feb-08-2005, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wxwax

I'll try to get it done tonight. I reckon it will need a little pruning, no?

I know just what you mean, and I agree.

Feb-06-2005, 08:52 AM	#1
rutt Cave canem! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 6,395	Boston Vasalop This is an anual xc ski race held at the Weston Ski Track, sponsored by the Swedish American Chamber of Commerce. It is an open race; anyone can enter. It's 9km and the style is classical. This event was held today, Sunday. Immediately after the start: Last year's winner: After 2 laps: First place woman: Cheering section:

Feb-06-2005, 09:01 AM	#2
wxwax Immoderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 15,443	Excellent! The pose, the lighting, the color, the snow exposure, the background separation, it all works. __________________ Sid. Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam http://www.mcneel.com/users/jb/foghorn/ill_shut_up.au

Feb-06-2005, 09:34 AM	#3
*Andy* SmugMug COO & House Pro Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New York City Posts: 52,624	[QUOTE=wxwax]Excellent! The pose, the lighting, the color, the snow exposure, the background separation, it all works. __________________ Andy Moon River Photography • Twitter • Facebook

Feb-06-2005, 12:20 PM	#5
rutt Cave canem! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 6,395	Getting the shot With some work in post, that last shot maybe could work, at least well enough for sport journalism. These guys were the the two race leaders throughout the race, and it was pretty close until the final lap, when 140 made his move and just blew 168 away.

Feb-07-2005, 10:24 PM	#6
REECEPHOTO Just shoot Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 107	The snow tends to do funny things to photo.........but it looks like you nailed it goood job............................nice work __________________ It's not the speed that'll kill ya It's the sudden stops! http://reecephoto.smugmug.com http://www.danasoft.com/sig/JeffReece.jepg src="http//www.danasoft.com/sig/JeffReece.jpg">

Feb-06-2005, 11:50 AM	#4
rutt Cave canem! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 6,395	Yes, I also think this is the best shot: which is a little too bad, because this is the guy who won: and probably the best shot I got of him skiing was this: (No post!) and the one I from my original post which shows him getting away from the non-elite skiers, but not looking as graceful and strong as he was. This relates to my issue from last week -- getting the shot. Well, today I did get a shot, actually quite a nice one. But I didn't get the shot. And I had 6 chances to do it. It was clear this guy was going to come in first or second after the first lap and there were 6 laps.

Feb-07-2005, 10:34 PM	#7
gus Major grins Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: the wasteland Posts: 16,204	They are really crisp shots ..good one mate

Feb-08-2005, 05:07 AM	#8
Mitchell Major grins Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 2,426	Nice shots in difficult conditions with the snow. Did you alter your white balance for these? By the way, 168 never stood a chance with those pink boots. mitch

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